Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, the co-owner and driving force behind Barrio Cafe, reminisced with fans, signed copies of her new book and celebrated the start of her retirement as her iconic restaurant bid farewell.
State Representative Cesar Aguilar made an official proclamation declaring June 2 Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza Day and the executive director of Phoenix Pride, Mike Fornelli, announced that the chef will be the Grand Marshal at this year's Phoenix Pride.
Here's a look at Sunday's festivities.
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At the event, Salcido Esparza signed copies of her new book "La Hija de la Chingada: Chronicles from a Mexican Chef in the U.S.A."
Danielle Cortez
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Salcido Esparza poses with a patron and one of her many James Beard Award nomination certificates.
Danielle Cortez
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Olla Olla Crepes served a variety of traditional crepes at Barrio Cafe's closing party.
Danielle Cortez
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Food vendors such as Lola's Tacos kept the party well fed at Barrio's closing party.
Danielle Cortez
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Salvadoreño's Zpotes Food Truck served their signature pupusas and tamales at Barrio Cafe's closing party.
Danielle Cortez
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State Representative Cesar Aguilar delivered an official proclamation declaring June 2 Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza Day.
Danielle Cortez